Designed for extreme performance, the ROG Maximus IX Apex shatters world records with a full suite of onboard overclocking features, including dual BIOS chips and an LN2 mode switch. The innovative DIMM.2 vertically mounts M.2 drives for direct cooling, while AURA Sync RGB lighting and 3D-printing mounts provide unlimited personalization.
Engineered for performance: Streamlined layout breaks all boundaries
DIMM.2 module: Dual vertical M.2 expansion card allows use of a memory fan to prevent throttling
X-shaped PCB: Unique cutouts allow Aura Sync lighting to shine through
Illuminated Customizable Nameplate: Your board, your insignia
Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronized effects and two Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers
ROG Water Cooling Zone: Dominate your cooling system
3D Printing Friendly: Make it your own
SPEC OVERVIEW
REDEFINING LIMITS
MEMORY OVERCLOCKING
REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN
ASUS AURA SYNC
ROG WATERCOOLING ZONE
3D PRINTING FRIENDLY
OPTIMAL GAMING
BEST GAMING PROTECTION
ROG GIVES YOU MORE
MAXimus ix Apex
BACK TO WHERE ROG BEGAN
The new ROG Maximus IX Apex delivers bold design and unparalleled power, hearkening back to the origins of the brand. With an optimized layout and radical aesthetics, the Apex is engineered to smash performance boundaries and to look good while doing it. That makes it the perfect motherboard for overclocking addicts who push their system to the limits, or for enthusiasts who want to build a showcase gaming rig!
**The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CTA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.
PERFORMANCE ENTHUSIAST
GAMING ENTHUSIAST
STYLE ENTHUSIAST
ClrCMOSBIOS Flashback
1 x PS/2 Mouse port1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
1 x HDMI 1.4b1 x DisplayPort.2
8 x USB 3.0 Ports(2 @ mid-board)
Intel I219-VLANGuardUSB 3.1Type-A + Type C
5 x Glod-plated audio jacks1 x S/PDIF Optical Out
Multi-GPU SLI / CFX support3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (CPU)2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCH)1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCH)
Illuminated customizable nameplate
SupremeFX 1220A CODEC・ Impedance sense for front and rear・ 120dB SNR stereo playback output・ 113dB SNR recording input
*All world records and global first places were verified on January 25, 2017, and are recorded at HWBOT.org.
BUILT TO WIN
BCLK
584 MHZ
8
World Records
18
Global First Places
Overclocker’s Toolkit
12 HARDWARE-LEVEL CONTROLS
Maximus IX Apex includes an overclocker’s toolkit with a dozen hardware-level controls to aid your overclocking experience. The motherboard’s Dual BIOS allows you to experiment with different firmware versions and provides a path for recovery in case one becomes corrupt, and the onboard switch allows you to easily change between the first and second BIOS. The overclocker’s toolkit also includes a Pause switch to halt the system, DRAM jumpers for quick memory configuration, and four PCIe switches for quick slot toggling. Other tools include Safe Boot and ReTry buttons, an LN2 jumper to aid POST at sub-zero temperatures, and a Slow mode switch. Combined, they’re quick and easy time-savers designed to help you break more records!
1
QLED
Four LEDs to show the current boot status
2
LN2 MODE JUMPER
Jumper to enable special options and functions for liquid-nitrogen (LN2) overclocking
3
SLOW MODE SWITCH*
Instantly reduces the CPU ratio to 8X to bypass finicky benchmark passages
4
PAUSE SWITCH*
Activate to pause the system and fine-tune OC parameters mid-benchmark
5
RSVD SWITCH (CBB SWITCH)*
Helps the system boot under extreme temperatures (≦-120°C)
6
PCIE SWITCHES
Four switches to independently enable or disable any of the four x16-length PCIe slots, for easy debugging
7
DRAM JUMPERS
Two jumpers to enable or disable either of the DIMM channels
8
RETRY BUTTON
One press instantly initiates a hard reset
9
SAFE BOOT BUTTON
Instantly reset the PC and boot directly into a safe mode
10
PROBEIT
Check the voltage via integrated measurement points
11
MEMOK!
Instantly retune memory settings for a guaranteed boot
12
BIOS SWITCH (FOR DUAL BIOS)
Switch quickly and easily between BIOS one and two
*Slow mode, Pause and RSVD switches require that LN2 mode is enabled
CONDENSATION DETECTION
Specialized circuitry allows Maximus IX Apex to detect when condensation occurs on the back of the board. Divided into three distinct sections — CPU, DRAM and PCIe — the feature provides a useful warning when an area may be at risk of short-circuiting.
CPU LED
Flashes when condensation is detected near the CPU
DRAM LED
Flashes when condensation is detected near the DRAM
PCIE LED
Flashes when condensation is detected near the DRAM
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Bar-raising memory overclocking
ROG engineers adopted a two-slot memory design on an EATX motherboard, enabling a highly optimized layout for memory trace paths to minimize noise and improve signal integrity while allowing DDR4 overclocking to 4266MHz and beyond. ROG also works with all the major DDR4 memory vendors to ensure the best compatibility and real-world performance. But don’t take our word for it — see what Corsair and G.Skill have to say about Apex’s overclocking credentials!
The ROG team has raised the bar once again on memory overclocking with its latest 7th Gen Intel Core motherboard. Maximus IX Apex has enabled Corsair to showcase our Vengeance RGB DDR4 8GBx2 kit running at an impressive 4266MHz speed at CES 2017. Thi La – Chief Operating Officer
—— CORSAIR
Over the years, G.Skill has always worked closely with ASUS and ROG to develop the highest-performance products for every new platform generation. With the extreme memory-overclocking capability of the ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard, we are able to develop the fastest DDR4 16GB 8GBx2 memory kit up to 4266MHz with rock-solid reliability — and extreme performance for the 7th Gen Intel Core processors. Tequila Huang — Corporate Vice President
—— G.SKILL
ASUS Pro Clock technology with Extreme Engine Digi+
* Base-clock overclocking range will vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and tuning options. Ranges up to 650MHz are possible under some conditions.
Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock:
Reduced boot time
Lower jitter under extreme conditions, for higher overclocks
Increased stability under heavy overclocking
MICROFINE ALLOY CHOKES
More stable and greater efficiency at high currents
3xfiner than
standard
31%cooler than
large granules
75%hysteresis
reduction
10KJAPANESE-MADE BLACK
METALLIC CAPACITORS
5xlonger
lifespan
20%greater extreme
temperature enduance
50%SMALLER NEXFET™
MOSFETS
Over90%more efficient
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DIMM.2
Maximus IX Apex’s exclusive DIMM.2 module is a bundled expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a memory fan to direct cool air to the M.2 drives to prevent throttling, ensuring maximum performance.
MAXIUMS IX APEX AND DIMM.2 WITH DRAM COOLER
OS: Win 10 Pro 64-bit│CPU: Intel Core™ Core i7 7700K│Motherboard: Maximus IX Apex│GPU: 2 x AMD 6990 running CrossFire│Test Drive: Samsun 950 Pro 512GB│Memory: 4 x HyperX FURY DDR4-2133 4GB│Memory Cooler: Corsair Dominator Memory Cooler│Chassis: In Win Standard ATX case│Software: IOMeter 1.1.0 (performance benchmark)
Dual PCIex4 Gen 3 M.2
Maximus IX Apex features the DIMM.2 module which allows two NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 drives to be installed in RAID configurations for great performance. Add a third device to your RAID array via the PCH-side PCIe x16 slot and enjoy the world’s fastest data transfer speeds on the Intel 7th Gen platform!
USB 3.1 Type A+C
ULTIMATE-SPEED 10GBIT/S WITH ONBOARD USB 3.1
X-shaped PCB
Maximus IX Apex has an asymmetrical X-shaped circuit board that with a radical lighting scheme that utilizes cutouts to create an impressive backlighting effect.
Aircraft-inspired design
The F-117 stealth fighter-inspired heatsink features sharp, chiseled edges and flat surfaces for serious visual impact.
Illuminated customizable nameplate
Use the bundled DIY kit to customize your nameplate, and the new text or logo will illuminate with Aura Sync lighting.
*The DIY kit includes a black Mylar backplate, allowing for easy customization. (Note: The pre-cut ROG logo is shown here as an example, but letters can be customized.) **The LEDs for the customized nameplate are disabled by default by the LIGHT_BAR_2 jumper. Switch the jumper position in order to enable the LEDs.
DIY KIT
Black Mylar X3
Nameplate with protective film
Cut
Cut the black Mylar using a box cutter. Start with the ROG font template.
Download
Tape
Remove the protective film from the custom name plate and adhere the modified black sticker.
Mount
Mount the new nameplate onto the board with the provided screws.
Learn how to DIY
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Aura lighting control
Customize LED effects with intuitive ASUS Aura Sync lighting-control software. Aura allows you to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG Maximus IX Apex’s brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers. Fire up ASUS Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine lighting schemes ─ and watch all of the lights on your rig glow in perfect synchronization!
StaticAlways on
BreathingFades in and out
StrobingFlashes on and off
Color cycleFades between the
colors of the rain-
bow
Music effectPulses to the beat of
your music
CPU TemperatureChanges color with
CPU load
RainbowA rolling multi-color
glow
CometA stream of light
with a tail
lash & dash
Single-color stepped
flashes
“color05-3”>
*The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 2m.
**One extension cable is included. LED Strips and Aura Compatible devices are sold separately.
Outshine the competition
ASUS Aura Sync technology is the control hub for bringing your Maximus IX Apex illumination ambitions to life. With Aura Sync, it’s easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards and even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices.
*Visit the ASUS Aura microsite to learn more about Aura Sync.
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Fully dominate your water-cooling system
ROG’s innovative Water-Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. ROG Water-Cooling Zone’s dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header feed information straight into ROG’s intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility ─ so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!
friendly3d printing
make it your own
ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard’s appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.
EXCLUSIVE 3D MOUNT FOR EASY INSTALLATION
Dedicated 3D mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy. Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add nameplates and cable covers.
*Products with the 3D Printing Friendly logo feature the specialized 3D mount and are also bundled with an extra 3D mount kit.
CABLE COVER
Cover your cables for a tidier PC.
CUSTOMIZABLE NAMEPLATE
Personalize your build with a custom logo making it unique to you.
3D-printable accessories
Make your custom PC components stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.
2-WAY SLI HB BRIDGE COVER
Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors — eATX, ATX and mATX — are available.
FAN GRILL
Add some style to your build.
CABLE COMBS
Keep cables organized with the multi-connector design. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.
ROG FONTS
Use ROG font files to print letters — then fully customize your build by adding your name or any other word or phrase!
ROG KEYCHAIN
Print a 3D keychain and show your ROG passion to the world!
Guide to 3D Printing
Follow these steps to start printing your own 3D parts, and integrate them seamlessly into your PC build in no time!
GUIDE TO 3D PRINTING
Select the 3D source files you want to download.
PERSONALIZE
Adjust size or shape, add text or change other attributes.
Watch tutorial
PRINT
Use your own printer, or visit a local vendor or find the ASUS store via the Shapeways site.
SETUP
Easily assemble and fit your 3D-printed parts.
Watch tutorial
One-click overclocking and cooling
You don’t need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Maximus IX Apex build — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts! Exclusive ROG technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system, based on real-time use — so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and networking settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, and productivity!
Games run swiftly and smoothly with high-performance and prioritized bandwidth.
Fans stay whisper-quiet for everydaay computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency whehen gaming.
Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loads.
Energy waste is reduced so you’ll save money and the earth.
CPU performance boost
All-round energy efficiency
Advanced fan controls
Precise digital power control
Game faster, rank higher
COOLER BY DESIGN
Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan and water-pump controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 4 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise ─ so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!
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Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you’re a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
EZ MODE
ADVANCED MODE
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Supremefx
SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND
Maximus IX Apex’s awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for best-ever ROG recording quality! We’ve also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220A codec. It all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before!
PREMIUM NICHICON™ AUDIO CAPACITORS
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
AUDIO LINE SHIELDING
Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.
Intel Ethernet
MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS PROCESSING EQUALS FASTER ONLINE PLAY
ROG Maximus IX Apex features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel’s LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there’s more power for your game and your gameplay.
Lower CPU workload
High TCP & UDP throughput
LANGuard
PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT, BEST SURGE PROTECTION
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard’s connection, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9x greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5x greater protection (up to 15kV) against surges!
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Safeslot
SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step, a new insert-molding process integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the motherboard through additional solder points.
SafeDIMM
SafeDIMM slots feature a metal key-pin that increases durability, versus traditional DIMM slots.
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Overwolf
STAY IN THE GAME
A clever, unobtrusive overlay keeps you in the game and allows you to browse the Web, email, IM, stream or record while you play. The overlay is dressed in color-matched ROG skins to show you’re part of an elite pack. Grab it now from Overwolf’s app store!
In-game dock
In-game calling
Multi-IM support
5 customizable apps
0 missed calls during gaming
5+ clients in a single interface
ROG Clone Drive
IMAGE YOUR DRIVES, THE SMART WAY
All-new ROG Clone Drive is the smart, convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs. Clone Drive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk at breakneck speeds.
RAMCache II
SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS
ROG’s uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds: going to work the moment it’s activated. RAMCache II turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels!
Automatically caches all your storage devices at the same time for optimal use of your system‘s caching resources.
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AI Suite 3
One-stop control panel
ROG CPU-Z
Shows your important system information with pride
Mem TweakIt
Dynamic timing monitoring, DRAM efficiency gauge
RAMDisk
Boost your favorite applications up to 20X faster than SSD with the junction function.
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (one year)
The best protection from viruses and spyware
DAEMON Tools
The leading tool for optical and virtual discs
PC Cleaner
Accelerate your PC by eliminating clogs with simple click
VR ready
Maximus IX Apex isn’t just VR Ready — it goes way beyond! The ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready marque means that Apex has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you’ve taken off the headset. ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.
the power of intel
Ready for 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
The ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package. Integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express® controllers support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCIe Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.
Intel® Z270 chipset
The Intel® Z270 is a single-chipset design that supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z270 chipset provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z270 also supports integrated graphics, so you’ll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.
CPU
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Intel® for 7th/6th Generation Pentium®/Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Celeron®/Core™ i3 Processors
Chipset
Intel® Z270
Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2666(O.C.)/3500(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/2133/3733(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/3800(O.C.) MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Graphic
– Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports – Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) ASUS LAN Guard
Audio
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs – ESS® ES9023P ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A*2 – Supports : Front Panel Jack-retasking, Jack-detection, Multi-streaming Audio Feature : – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel – SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
USB Ports
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM) Intel® Z270 Chipset : 8 x USB 3.0 port(s) Intel® Z270 Chipset : *3 6 x USB 2.0 port(s)
StaticAlways on
BreathingFades in and out
StrobingFlashes on and off
Color cycleFades between the
Music effectPulses to the beat of
CPU TemperatureChanges color with
RainbowA rolling multi-color
CometA stream of light
*The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 2m.
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